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ChassisC1232

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Seat tilt adjustment sensor - passenger's

15 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen data.

Key terms: ABS: anti-lock braking, which stops the wheels locking · Stability control: helps stop the car skidding · Wheel speed sensor: measures how fast each wheel turns

1What it means in plain English

A chassis system has a fault, usually ABS, traction control or stability control, but some makes use this range for airbags, electric power steering or park brakes.

2Common causes

  1. Faulty wheel speed sensor
  2. Damaged sensor ring or wiring
  3. Faulty ABS module
  4. Low brake fluid
  5. Wheel bearing damage

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the code names an airbag or SRS system, the airbag may not deploy in a crash: have it diagnosed promptly. If it names electric power steering, the assist may fail and the steering can become heavy: stop safely if that happens. If it names the brakes or park brake, have it checked before driving when braking feels abnormal. Otherwise ABS and stability control may be disabled: drive carefully, especially in wet conditions, and have it checked soon.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 15

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryC1232Motor fault - motor A stage circuit open BrandChassis
DaewooC1232Front Left Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Low Voltage BrandChassis
DaihatsuC1232G sensor stuck abnormal BrandChassis
DFFSC1232No description available Chassis
GMC1232No description available Chassis
HoldenC1232Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Low Input BrandChassis
IsuzuC1232No description available Chassis
OpelC1232No description available Chassis
PeroduaC1232G sensor stuck abnormal BrandChassis
PeugeotC1232No description available Chassis
SaabC1232No description available Chassis
SubaruC1232No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1232Left front wheel speed circuit open or shorted to ground/battery BrandChassis
ToyotaC1232No description available Chassis
VolkswagenC1232Seat tilt adjustment sensor - passenger's BrandChassis

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 7

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1232 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
MahindraC123204FCM ECU Hardware Error BrandChassis
MahindraC123216Battery Voltage Low Error BrandChassis
MahindraC123217Battery Voltage High Error BrandChassis
MahindraC123246FCM Out of Calibration Range BrandChassis
MahindraC123249FCM ECU Software Error BrandChassis
MahindraC123254FCM System Calibration Required BrandChassis
MahindraC123297FCM Camera Blockage BrandChassis

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